Three Recommended LOHAS Itineraries One-Day Tours of Taipei’s Green Areas (TAIPEI QUARTERLY TAIPEI 2016 AUTUMN Vol.05)Post date：2016-09-29
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Three Recommended LOHAS Itineraries
One-Day Tours of Taipei’s Green Areas
Article ＿ You Ziying
Photos ＿ Shi Chuntai
How can you make the best of your precious free time and get away from the noise and stress of daily life? Are you tired of going to movie theaters, coffee shops, and department stores? Do you want to travel to someplace scenic, but worry about the crowds and traffic? In truth, with a change in mode of thinking, embracing a green lifestyle can be very simple. Step outside your door and travel light. While in Taipei City, take the MRT or ride a YouBike, low-carbon emitting forms of transportation, to enjoy a green, more relaxed lifestyle.
▲ Walking barefoot on grass is one way to enjoy a beautiful green lifestyle. (Photo: Shi Chuntai)
Embracing New Views on Green
On hot days, the hiking trails and nature parks on the outskirts of Taipei offer cool retreats. Along the Xiangshan (象山 ) and Tiger Mountain (Hushan ; 虎山 ) hiking trails are rich flora and fauna, and in the local mountain streams are native fish species such as grouper and goby. The nature parks are alternative ecosystems located within the urban area. Parents can take their children for a day out and become detectives in search of plant hoppers, tree frogs, and lizards.
▲ In Taipei, pristine nature is always close at hand. (Photo: Shi Chuntai) .
Along streets, roads, lanes, and alleys are shade trees. They not only make a leisurely stroll pleasant, but are witnesses to human history and culture. Walking along Qingtian Street (青田街 ), admire the graceful shapes of the old banyan trees and look for the nests of Formosan blue magpies. Or visit the Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch ( 台北市立圖書館北投分館 ) to experience the natural warmth of the wood used in the construction of this green building and the design ingenuity that allows it to blend in with its surroundings. Or walk around Treasure Hill ( 寶藏巖 ) and chat with the residents, listening as they share their experiences of ecological farming.
▲ In Taipei, pristine nature is always close at hand. (Photo: Shi Chuntai) .
If you are looking for fresh and healthy dining options, remember to patronize restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients. This will allow you to taste delicious flavors at their purest while supporting local small farms. Moreover, Taipei City has many farmers’ markets. These are the best places to purchase safe, fresh foods, as consumers deal directly with first-line producers and gain an understanding of how the food on their dining tables was produced. As such, they are assured that the produce they bring home is fresh and healthy.
One-Day Tours of Taipei’s Green Areas
Article ＿ You Ziying
Photos ＿ Shi Chuntai
How can you make the best of your precious free time and get away from the noise and stress of daily life? Are you tired of going to movie theaters, coffee shops, and department stores? Do you want to travel to someplace scenic, but worry about the crowds and traffic? In truth, with a change in mode of thinking, embracing a green lifestyle can be very simple. Step outside your door and travel light. While in Taipei City, take the MRT or ride a YouBike, low-carbon emitting forms of transportation, to enjoy a green, more relaxed lifestyle.
▲ Walking barefoot on grass is one way to enjoy a beautiful green lifestyle. (Photo: Shi Chuntai)
Embracing New Views on Green
On hot days, the hiking trails and nature parks on the outskirts of Taipei offer cool retreats. Along the Xiangshan (象山 ) and Tiger Mountain (Hushan ; 虎山 ) hiking trails are rich flora and fauna, and in the local mountain streams are native fish species such as grouper and goby. The nature parks are alternative ecosystems located within the urban area. Parents can take their children for a day out and become detectives in search of plant hoppers, tree frogs, and lizards.
▲ In Taipei, pristine nature is always close at hand. (Photo: Shi Chuntai) .
Along streets, roads, lanes, and alleys are shade trees. They not only make a leisurely stroll pleasant, but are witnesses to human history and culture. Walking along Qingtian Street (青田街 ), admire the graceful shapes of the old banyan trees and look for the nests of Formosan blue magpies. Or visit the Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch ( 台北市立圖書館北投分館 ) to experience the natural warmth of the wood used in the construction of this green building and the design ingenuity that allows it to blend in with its surroundings. Or walk around Treasure Hill ( 寶藏巖 ) and chat with the residents, listening as they share their experiences of ecological farming.
▲ In Taipei, pristine nature is always close at hand. (Photo: Shi Chuntai) .
If you are looking for fresh and healthy dining options, remember to patronize restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients. This will allow you to taste delicious flavors at their purest while supporting local small farms. Moreover, Taipei City has many farmers’ markets. These are the best places to purchase safe, fresh foods, as consumers deal directly with first-line producers and gain an understanding of how the food on their dining tables was produced. As such, they are assured that the produce they bring home is fresh and healthy.
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